Phalen Leadership Academies
A Transformative Leader in School Turnaround
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We are now enrolling grades K-12 at over 22 tuition-free campuses across the country. See why families love PLA! Click here to get started.
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Understanding ESSER : A New Infusion of Funds Helping Schools in COVID Recovery
Federal COVID relief dollars are helping PLA campuses address post COVID challenges 💪🏾 Here is your guide to understanding the use of ESSER and how it will support PLA schools across the country 👉🏾
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#CommunityStrong PLA Thanks Charter School Growth Fund for Providing Relief to Texas Families
At Phalen Leadership Academies, it takes a village to create strong schools and work every day to improve the lives of children through education. Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) has been a consistent partner in our efforts, and we are extremely grateful.
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A+ Arts Alumni Makes it into the Top 10 on American Idol!
We're so proud of our former A+ Arts scholar, Deshawn Gonclaves!!! He's officially made into this season's TOP 10 on American Idol! Watch his STUNNING performance, tune in every week, and keep voting for Deshawn this season!
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Texas Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday
🚨🚨 This upcoming tax holiday can offer support for our families in preparing for an emergency! Click here to learn more and take advantage of the Texas EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY.
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It's Time to Re-Enroll at PLA Schools Across the Country!
It's time to re-enroll! 2021-22 scholar re-enrollment opens Friday, April 16th - Monday, May 31st. Act now to reserve your scholars' seat for the next school year! Space is limited. Get started at EnrollPLA.org #OurTeachersRock #OurScholarsSoar #EnrollPLA
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Fort Worth ISD Announces New Partnership with PLA for J. Martin Jacquet Middle School
We're excited to welcome J.Martin Jacquet Middle School staff, scholars, families to the Phalen Leadership Academies network.
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Chalkbeat Indiana Features PLA University Launch
Read about our successful launch and hear some of the stories from the participants in this feature from Chalkbeat Indiana.
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RTV6 Features PLA University on Hiring Hoosiers
"Aunt, cousin, brother, mother or father – we are going to stand side-by-side with our families and work with them to close the wealth gap,” said Founder & CEO Earl Martin Phalen.
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Phalen Now Hiring Educators Across the Country
“At PLA, we are committed to building a vibrant culture and community to help our scholars succeed,” said PLA’s National Director of Recruitment, Amber Deckard. “We are online and ready to hire the best of the best educators and industry leaders. We are excited about hiring for next school year and we are excited to welcome those who’ll join us.”
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During Black History Month, One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing School Networks Encourages Children to #DreamBuildLead
PLA celebrates Black History Month by inspiring students across the world to #DreamBuildLead with a video montage of PLA teachers from across the country reading Useni Eugene Perkins’, Hey Black Child. Watch the video here!
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Phalen Leadership Academies Wins $2.7 Million Grant from CSP Quality Counts
Phalen Leadership Academies has been awarded a $2.7 million Charter School Program Quality Counts Grant to support academic achievement, college and career readiness programming, and strengthen the overall quality of life for PLA scholars in Indiana.
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PLA University 🎓Starts March 22! Apply Today!
PLA University is a Free Job Training Program for PLA Families. Health and Life Sciences training begins March 22nd! Apply today and choose your path!
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There's Still Time to Sign Up for a LIVE Virtual Tour at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy!
Experience our wonderful program first hand and have a face-to-face with our principal, Dr. Townsend. Choose your preferred time slot and reserve your spot today.
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Montgomery Education Foundation and PLA Embark on Historic Journey in Montgomery Toward School Improvement
The work will begin with Davis Elementary School next school year. Nixon Elementary and Bellingrath Middle schools will follow to create a continuum for students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
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Catching Up, Forging Ahead: PLA to Combat COVID-19 Learning Loss through Free Summer Learning Program
With summer just around the corner, PLA is preparing to combat potential learning losses and help scholars make significant gains to prepare them for the 2021-22 school year through the nationally recognized summer learning program, Summer Advantage.
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Transcend Education Highlights the PLA Turnaround Model in Interview with PLA Founder & CEO
PLA Founder & CEO, Earl Martin Phalen, recently sat down with Transcend Education to discuss our unique, innovative turnaround model that has transformed low-performing schools across the country into high-performing schools.
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PLA Founder & CEO Calls for Government Action to Help Schools Implement Online Learning During Closures in CNN Feature
He [Phalen] told CNN that he has been scrambling to secure 6,500 devices for his students, many of whom do not own a laptop or tablet. "I believe that the government should be stepping up to support device access and connectivity for all students, but this is not happening," he said.
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Harvard Grad Builds Fastest-Growing Black-Owned School Turnaround Network
Earl Martin Phalen, who graduated from Harvard Law School back in 1993, has built a groundbreaking school turnaround network that focuses on serving children in underserved communities across the country. He is CEO and founder of George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA), a network of schools named after his parents. PLA works with over 20 schools and just about 10,000 children throughout the country to provide access to quality education and to help children fulfill their potential.
